TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN ARMADA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER ENTERING THE VEHICLE THE INTERIOR ROOF PANEL WAS DISCOVERED HANGING FROM THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE PANEL HAD TO BE HELD TO AVOID IT FROM FALLING DOWN ONTO THE DRIVER. IN A SEPARATE INCIDENT, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH THE INTERIOR ROOF PANEL DETACHED FROM THE ROOF AND FELL IN…
2009 Nissan Armada body problems
moderate 7 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500
Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,500
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN ARMADA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH OVER A ROAD BUMP, THE FRONT OEM CONTROL HOUSING CONSOLE DETACHED FROM THE CEILING. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,500.
MY FINISHER CONSOLE/REAR OVERHEAD CONSOLE CRASHED DOWN FROM THE CEILING WHILE DRIVING. I AM RELIEVED THAT NO ONE WAS SITTING IN THE BACK SEAT AT THE TIME OR I'M SURE IT WOULD HAVE INJURED THE PASSENGER. IT WAS APPARENT THAT THIS PART WAS POORLY DESIGNED SINCE IT BROKE AT ALL 4 HOOKS. IT IS VERY FRUSTRATING THAT THE REPLACEMENT PART COST $1,028.04 (WITH TAX) AND AN ADDITIONAL $165.00 IN LABOR. NISS…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN ARMADA. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A RUST MARK ABOUT THE SIZE OF A NICKEL ON THE UPPER DRIVER SIDE OF THE ROOF RAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED WITH TOUCH UP PAINT. AFTERWARDS, THE VEHICLE DISPLAYED SIGNS OF RUST ON THE ENTIRE ROOF FROM ONE SIDE TO THE OTHER TROUGH THE PAINT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAIL…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN ARMADA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO BOUNCE UP AND DOWN. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND NOTICED THAT TWO BOLTS HAD POPPED OUT OF POSITION AND ANOTHER WAS ABOUT TO POP OFF IN A MATTER OF SECONDS. HE WOULD HAVE NEVER CHECKED THE HOOD IF IT HAD NOT POPPED OPEN WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT HAD TO HAVE DAMAGED…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 NISSAN ARMADA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR ROOF BRACKET WAS FALLING, WHICH DISTRACTED THE DRIVER WHEN ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRACKETS WHERE STRIPPED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMA…
Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2009 Nissan Armada?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 7 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to body?
No active recalls currently cover body issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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